Putin looks set to win re-election

The video discusses the Russian parliamentary elections, focusing on the dominance of the United Russia party and the public's discontent with the current economic situation. It highlights incidents of electoral fraud and the resulting political apathy. Opposition parties, like Parness, led by Mikhail Kasyanov, are presented as critical of President Putin. The stakes of the election are high due to the systemic crisis in Russia. Despite early results indicating a victory for United Russia, the electoral process is questioned.

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